BMW R 1200 C 2005 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

BMW R 1200 C 2005

BMW R 1200 C 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 C 2005 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

BMW R 1200 C 2005
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power61 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,170 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,650 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height740 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 1200 C 2005

BMW R 1200 C 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 1200 C vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price BMW R 1200 C

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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